Kong, the unlikely tourism ambassador of Vietnam's 'Cave Kingdom'
Kong, the unlikely tourism ambassador of Vietnam's 'Cave Kingdom'

The movie monster dominates Quang Binh's new ad, which features some breathtaking scenery the province is famous for.

Kong, the unlikely tourism ambassador of Vietnam's 'Cave Kingdom'
Longan Cake
Longan Cake

'Longan cake' is a special cake made by local residents of Hai Hau borough. People call it “longan cake” not because it is made from longan, but because the shape and skin looks like one.

Longan Cake
Travelling in western region during TET holidays
Travelling in western region during TET holidays

VOV.VN - Tra Su cajuput forest, Sam Mountain, and Tram Chim National Park to name a few, are beautiful travel destinations in the western region of Vietnam for travellers during the Lunar New Year festival (TET).  

Travelling in western region during TET holidays
Tet celebration at Hotel Nikko Saigon
Tet celebration at Hotel Nikko Saigon

The Hotel Nikko Saigon will introduce its exclusive dining offerings during Tet holiday from January 27 to 31 at Ming Court, a Chinese restaurant on level 3 of the hotel.

Tet celebration at Hotel Nikko Saigon
Hoang Cau – A street for food in Hanoi
Hoang Cau – A street for food in Hanoi

Fish noodle soup, goby fish hot pot and noodles and fried tofu are attractive dishes that make Hoang Cau Street in Hanoi always crowded with customers.

Hoang Cau – A street for food in Hanoi
HCM City yet to fully exploit tourism potential
HCM City yet to fully exploit tourism potential

Concerted efforts by all related sectors and stakeholders are vital to fully exploit Ho Chi Minh City’s tourism potential, city leaders said.

HCM City yet to fully exploit tourism potential
Jetstar starts Vietnam-China service from Jan. 15
Jetstar starts Vietnam-China service from Jan. 15

VOV.VN - Jetstar Pacific starting January 15 has launched its first service to Guangzhou, China, offering multiple weekly service from both Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City, reports the Vietnam News Agency.

Jetstar starts Vietnam-China service from Jan. 15
India, Vietnam tourism bodies link up
India, Vietnam tourism bodies link up

In addition to investment and trading, there is also huge potential for cooperation between Vietnam and India in tourism, a conference heard in Ho Chi Minh City on January 13.

India, Vietnam tourism bodies link up
Son Doong Cave tours increase in popularity
Son Doong Cave tours increase in popularity

VOV.VN -The Quang Binh People’s Committee has approved bumping up the sales of tours to Son Doong cave in 2017, one of the world’s largest caves, from 500 top 800 due to increased demand.

Son Doong Cave tours increase in popularity
Can Tho targets 5.6 million tourists in 2017
Can Tho targets 5.6 million tourists in 2017

Can Tho targets 5.6 million tourists in 2017.

Can Tho targets 5.6 million tourists in 2017
Pilot shortage puts Vietnamese airlines on standby
Pilot shortage puts Vietnamese airlines on standby

Big bonuses are being offered by airlines to woo more pilots.

Pilot shortage puts Vietnamese airlines on standby
Top five Hanoi markets for street food
Top five Hanoi markets for street food

Thai sweet soup in Nam Dong market, pillow-shaped cakes, and steamed meat rice cakes in Nghia Tan market are well-known dishes of each residential area.

Top five Hanoi markets for street food
Thailand Tourism Festival 2017
Thailand Tourism Festival 2017

The Thailand Tourism Festival 2017 will showcase the unique local experiences and attractions to be found in all parts of the country. It will be held from 25 to 29 January 2017 at Lumphini Park in Bangkok.

Thailand Tourism Festival 2017
9 travel hotspots for 2017 in Vietnam
9 travel hotspots for 2017 in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Bright blue lake in Hai Phong, green tea hill in Nghe An and eco-tourism site in M’Drak are cited as attractive travel destinations for this year. 

9 travel hotspots for 2017 in Vietnam
Viejtet reduces night flights' ticket price by 40% during Tet
Viejtet reduces night flights' ticket price by 40% during Tet

Vietjet Air will reduce ticket prices by 40 percent for night flights from Tan Son Nhat International Airport in Ho Chi Minh City to other provinces to meet travel demand of passengers during Lunar New Year (Tet).

Viejtet reduces night flights' ticket price by 40% during Tet
Vietnam to rank 2nd in travel growth
Vietnam to rank 2nd in travel growth

Vietnam is expected to enjoy a compound annual growth rate of 9.5% between 2016 and 2021 for outbound travel among Asia Pacific s emerging markets, according to the “Future of Outbound Travel in Asia Pacific 2016 to 2021” report by MasterCard.

Vietnam to rank 2nd in travel growth
HCM City to offer hot air balloon trips
HCM City to offer hot air balloon trips

Ho Chi Minh City to organise balloon flights for visitors for the first time during the Tet Holiday.

HCM City to offer hot air balloon trips
In photos: Backpacking the Ho Chi Minh Trail
In photos: Backpacking the Ho Chi Minh Trail

VOV.VN - A Phuot man recently realized his life-long dream of taking a backpacking trip across Vietnam.  Here’s some photos he snapped along the way.

In photos: Backpacking the Ho Chi Minh Trail
Eat till you drop at Hanoi's best food market
Eat till you drop at Hanoi's best food market

Dong Xuan Market is nothing short of a culinary paradise where you can find an impressive range of tasty and affordable delicacies. 

Eat till you drop at Hanoi's best food market
6.5 million Vietnamese travel abroad in 2016
6.5 million Vietnamese travel abroad in 2016

Around 6.5 million Vietnamese traveled abroad last year, a rise of 15% over the previous year, and spent around US$7-8 billion, statistics of the Vietnam Tourism Association (VITA) showed.

6.5 million Vietnamese travel abroad in 2016
World celebrities spend holidays in Vietnam
World celebrities spend holidays in Vietnam

VOV.VN - Luxury resorts, hotels and cruise ships are leading choices of Hollywood stars, billionaires and State leaders when they spend holidays in Vietnam.

World celebrities spend holidays in Vietnam
Sleep-deprived mothers upset over draft policy to cut extra break time
Sleep-deprived mothers upset over draft policy to cut extra break time

The revised law would cut the time mothers have to care for their new-borns.

Sleep-deprived mothers upset over draft policy to cut extra break time
Vietnam’s first trampoline park Jump Arena resounding success
Vietnam’s first trampoline park Jump Arena resounding success

Jump Arena, Vietnam’s first indoor trampoline park, is set to open its doors to the public. 

Vietnam’s first trampoline park Jump Arena resounding success
Planning a meat-free tour? Chow down in Saigon
Planning a meat-free tour? Chow down in Saigon

The city has been named among the 10 most vegan-friendly cities in Asia.

Planning a meat-free tour? Chow down in Saigon
The kingdom of tiny melons in Da Lat
The kingdom of tiny melons in Da Lat

The city of a thousand flowers has become famous for a new type of exotic plant: the pepino melon.

The kingdom of tiny melons in Da Lat
Hanoi considers free Wi-fi at more spots
Hanoi considers free Wi-fi at more spots

Hanoians as well as tourists may soon get to enjoy free Wi-fi at various places in the capital, if a proposal put up by the local tourism department is approved.

Hanoi considers free Wi-fi at more spots
Best places in HCM City for quick snacks
Best places in HCM City for quick snacks

VOV.VN - Reasonably priced quick snacks are the reason The Dots Tea Coffee Dessert and the Hurom Juice Cafe are favourite stopping off places among youth for quick snacks in Ho Chi Minh City.

Best places in HCM City for quick snacks
Island district looks to boost tourism
Island district looks to boost tourism

Local authorities of the Phu Quy island district in the central province of Binh Thuan have spared no effort in promoting local tourism.

Island district looks to boost tourism
Survey: Hanoi among top affordable Asian destinations
Survey: Hanoi among top affordable Asian destinations

Hanoi, known for its cheap food and accommodation options, is much more affordable than many other Asian destinations, according to a survey.

Survey: Hanoi among top affordable Asian destinations
Thua Thien – Hue targets 3.7 million visitors
Thua Thien – Hue targets 3.7 million visitors

The central province of Thua Thien – Hue aims to attract 3.7 million visitors and earn nearly US$170 million from tourism in 2017, up 15% against last year.

Thua Thien – Hue targets 3.7 million visitors
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